Florida Criminal Traffic Offenses
Conviction for a serious criminal traffic offense can lead to the loss of your license, heavy fines or jail time. If convicted, your insurance rates will substantially increase, and you could lose your job if you're sent to jail. Since many employers have a zero-tolerance policy concerning criminal convictions, your boss might not welcome you back after a jail sentence of 10 days, 30 days or longer.
For these reasons, it's important to work with a defense lawyer who can try to reduce the charges against you and minimize your exposure to punishment. At the Clearwater law firm of Joseph Montrone, Jr., P.A., I explore alternatives to jail and license suspension while helping my clients avoid the significant financial and personal consequences of a serious traffic offense. In some cases, I might be able to reduce a reckless driving charge to a lesser moving violation. In other cases, the objective will be to avoid the maximum sentence.
If you have been arrested for a criminal traffic offense in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area, contact my office for a free consultation. I can evaluate your case and discuss the possibilities for avoiding jail, loss of your license, and the maximum fine.
Evaluating Your Options When Arrested for a Serious Traffic Offense
Entering a plea to any criminal traffic charge, including a first-time misdemeanor, can have serious consequences for your liberty and your driver's license. If you have been arrested or charged with any criminal traffic offense, it is important to get the advice of an experienced attorney before entering a plea. My office counsels and represents clients arrested or ticketed for the following:
- Leaving the scene of an accident
- Driving on a suspended or revoked license (DWLSR)
- Reckless driving
- Fleeing and eluding law enforcement
- Racing on Florida highways
- DUI
- Habitual traffic offender status
If you have been charged with one of these traffic offenses or have multiple unpaid speeding tickets, you are likely facing heavy penalties and perhaps even time in jail. Call 727-538-4155 immediately and schedule your free initial consultation today.
If you would like to obtain a free initial consultation to analyze your case, I invite you to contact Joseph Montrone, Jr., P.A., Attorney at Law, today.
